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Title: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 09, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
1964 Kodiak
4CH171
60"
55#

All Original and doesn't appear to have sent many down range. This thing never heard of stress cracks!

Some killer bubinga with awesome grain. I couldn't get the grain to really pop under the inside lighting but the snow is hampering outside pics.

I have been really lucky to score some cool bows over the past few weeks so I just wanted to share another one with you guys.

 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55024.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55019.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55031.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55033.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55037.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55042.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55039.jpg)
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 09, 2012, 07:11:00 PM
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55022.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55029.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55005.jpg)
 (http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/COVEJEEPSXJ/64Kodiak55035.jpg)
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: mullet on February 09, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
That is Sweet. Looks like you lifted it out of the box.
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: shick on February 09, 2012, 07:22:00 PM
Nick, you've been putting the time in and it's been paying off.  That is a dandy.
Shick
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: Mike Shaw on February 09, 2012, 07:28:00 PM
Wild Thing...Think I love you!!
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 09, 2012, 07:35:00 PM
Thanks Guys, I sold my only other '64 a few months ago so this one filled a void on the rack.
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: yellow bow on February 09, 2012, 07:42:00 PM
That's a real beauty Nick.    :cool:
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: Precurve on February 09, 2012, 08:08:00 PM
There is only one word....WOW!  That is just beautiful.

Dave
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: oldbohntr on February 09, 2012, 08:22:00 PM
Yeah, Nick, I'm really envious!  That's an incredible bow in pristine condition.  I've only kept one '64, and it's got a few beauty marks, but I think it's got potential to be a looker someday.

  (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/64Kod2.jpg)

 (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/64Kod1.jpg)

here's the ugly part:
 (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/64Kod4.jpg)

 (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/oldbohntr/64Kod3.jpg)

I'll bet they're both great shooters, but I like yours better!
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: JJB on February 09, 2012, 08:25:00 PM
You've found some really nice bows.  That one looks brand new,  congrats.
-Jay
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 09, 2012, 08:35:00 PM
Tom, Wild Grain!!! Very Nice!
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: hayslope on February 10, 2012, 07:51:00 AM
Nick - you've uncovered a couple of wicked bows the last few weeks for sure!

Have you been buying any PowerBall tickets?

Congrats on some great bows.
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: 4runr on February 10, 2012, 08:04:00 AM
Beautiful bow Nick!!
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: CavScoutArcher on February 10, 2012, 10:37:00 AM
Both of those are lookers!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: PAPALAPIN on February 11, 2012, 10:17:00 AM
55# '64s are really hard to come by.  Almost impossible to find in the condition of yours.  

I was fortunate to get one from oldbohhntr in excellent condition, but not near as great as yours.

Best hunting bow Bear ever made.

Congrats on a great find.
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on February 11, 2012, 11:12:00 AM
Thanks Guys.
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: vintage-bears on April 07, 2012, 10:41:00 AM
Don't know how I missed this thread.

Nick, Your 55# 64' is amazing to say the least.
The finest example I ever saw..........WOW.

Tom, your bow is awesome as well. Those quiver bushings should be put to use..........Go hunting with it!

.........Philip
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: damascusdave on April 07, 2012, 04:14:00 PM
One of the plainer looking Bears of that era until you shoot one. Suddenly it looks a whole lot better. For someone that knows bubinga the character of yours is pretty easy to see. Nice bubinga is all about subtle character.

Post some daylight pics when you get the chance please.

I am going to sell my 64 to someone who has taken good care of me. I will likely regret it; right now it seems the right thing to do.

DDave
Title: Re: '64 Kodiak "Wild Thing"
Post by: OldSkoolArcher on April 08, 2012, 05:02:00 PM
Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments on it.

Philip, PM me if you have anything to trade...

Dave, I just took some outside pics for you but they didn't turn that great (light isn't right). I will try again a different day.